Plastic bags whilst shopping

[mogandave]

Yeah, if I don't want a bag I wave my hand and say no, same with the sissy-stick.

Maybe these guys having trouble speak Thai...

[ableguy]

If your not using the bags can I have them please?....can never get enough of them.

Plenty old bags in Pattaya beach road, try there.

[duanebigsby]

Why not empty the bags and leave them there?

Massive loss of face to thai cashier.

I've never had an issue with saying I don't want plastic bags.

You guys always try to push this "loss of face thing too far""

[duanebigsby]

I always get a smile and an admiring look whenever I refuse plastic bags; never a look of consternation or annoyance.

I say things like "tong raksa sing wet lom" (have to protect the environment) and "lok rawn" (global warming).

Thais have a growing awareness of climate change, and we all can set a good example by showing individual initiative and responsibility.

While it is total unsure if there is a global warming at all, but even if you believe it how do plastic bags contribute to it?

It takes a huge amount of oil to make plastic. If you don't believe there is global warming you have your head up your backside. Overwhelming evidence.

[willyumiii]

Why not empty the bags and leave them there?

Massive loss of face to thai cashier.

Loss of face for a 19 year old clerk, or loss of environment...your choice I guess.

Two hints

:

1) that Thai smile doesn't really mean she wants you.

,2) If you don't talk down to her and treat her like an idiot' she doesn't lose any face.

I don't think I have ever offended anyone by declining a bag.